Public Safety
Flawed Hair Evidence Convicts the Innocent
FBI admits errors in 90 percent of hair and fiber cases, including 13 in Wisconsin.
May 5th, 2017 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
State Prison Population Rising Again
Up 3.4% in last three years. Many are returnees who violated rules of probation.
May 4th, 2017 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Cocaine Mom Law Struck Down
Federal court says state can’t lock up pregnant women who use drugs, alcohol.
May 3rd, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
The Incompetence of Brad Schimel
AG's handling of a voter fraud claim is an epic case of ineptitude.
May 2nd, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
28 Years in Solitary Confinement
One Waupun inmate’s incredible story. He is suing the state.
Apr 30th, 2017 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
A Protest for Pedestrians
They demand more tickets for drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians.
Apr 28th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Abele Blasts State on Juvenile Prisons
State wants 21% hike in fees and more inmates at failing prisons.
Apr 27th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Clarke At Fault On County Jail
Inmate denied water for seven days? Walker should replace the sheriff.
Apr 25th, 2017 by Chris Walker
State Leads Nation In Drunk Driving
No state has more ignition interlock stops. Tougher rules needed?
Apr 24th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Why Prison Psychologist Quit Waupun
Cites inhuman treatment of inmates, improper assessments.
Apr 23rd, 2017 by Alexandra Arriaga and Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Roadside Memorials Mark Killings
Many on North Side honor victims of shootings or car accidents.
Apr 21st, 2017 by Alexandria Bursiek, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
ACLU Seeks Lincoln Hills Injunction
Wants court to temporarily ban solitary confinement at juvenile prisons.
Apr 20th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
